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Role Responsibilities Your strong media relations, client consulting and leadership skills will guide the strategic advice and oversight you bring to the Director, Media Outreach and Supports role at Communications and Public Engagement (CPE). As the director, youll provide strategic direction on media outreach and support that align with the corporate communications plan, branch communications plans and government priorities. Youll provide advice, ensure media interviews are confirmed, tracked and evaluated in key multicultural, rural and urban Alberta, speciality publications, and national and international media markets. By working closely with branch communications directors, Premiers office communications, government press secretaries and Albertas international offices, youll oversee the delivery of media roundtables, one-on-one interviews with government officials, media reporting, metrics and analysis. The role also oversees translation services of key government communications materials, including news releases, to support reaching broader Albertan and international audiences. You will also lead an event delivery team that provides on-site event supports for Premier and Minister media and stakeholder events as well as video, livestreaming, reporter teleconference and audio-visual services for government news conferences. Youll be a key team lead for government communications during major events like emergencies and dignitary events. Systems Thinking - Considers the whole system and recognizes links between everything from the complex network of global to departmental priorities. Sets goals within the context of long-term outcomes and broad perspectives. Creative Problem Solving Creates a safe environment for others to voice and try out new ideas or methods. Creates space for people to think creatively. Agility - Maintains awareness of changing organizational priorities and proactively shifts strategic focus and activities as appropriate. Drive For Results - Removes barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes. Develop Networks - Gives service beyond stakeholders expectations by seeking information about underlying needs, providing insights and recommending actions to address these needs. Build Collaborative Environments - Promotes positive conflict resolution by identifying issues and facilitating discussion and/or coaching others to constructively resolve conflict. Develop Self And Others - Finds ways to leverage strengths through on the job assignments, career moves or further developing strengths through formal training, volunteers for stretch assignments and taking on increase responsibilities. Qualifications University graduation in a related field to the position, ideally in public relations, communications or journalism supplemented by 7 years progressive media relations and team management experience. Extensive and expert knowledge and experience in media relations, with a proven track record of successfully delivering effective media outreach. Extensive and expert knowledge of communications planning, implementation, and measurement. Strong understanding of communications and marketing practices, both within government and industry best practices. Strong understanding of emergency management communications. Excellent political acumen. #J-18808-Ljbffr